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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.80, 9,488.71 and 1,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.80, 9,488.71 and 1,708.80 is: 2,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.80 : 9,488.71 = 1,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.80/9,488.71 = 1,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.80x = 9,488.71 × 1,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.80x = 16,214,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,214,274.20/6,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.20

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